The Pony Club has a statutory duty to protect children and safeguard their welfare. Participants in Pony Club activities are entitled to expect a safe and enjoyable environment.
“Everyone who comes into contact with children and families has a role to play. Children who need help and protection deserve high quality and effective support as soon as the need is identified.” (Working together to safeguard children, 2020)
Member Code of Conduct
The Pony Club is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all its members and the highest ideals of sportsmanship, citizenship and loyalty, to create strength of character and self-discipline.
The Pony Club believes that it is important that members, parents/guardians, officials, volunteers and coaches should, at all times, show respect and understanding for the safety and welfare of others. Therefore, members are always encouraged to be open and to share any concerns or complaints they may have about any aspect of the club and its activities with the Branch/Centre Safeguarding Officer.
Parents Code of Conduct
It is important that all members, parents / guardians,
officials, volunteers and coaches should, at all times, show respect and
understanding for the safety and welfare of others.
Safeguarding Officer
Please speak to Debra if you have any safeguarding queries.
